Brooklyn Poets’ grand opening draws poetry lovers to Brooklyn Heights
Suddenly, Montague Street is lit again
A large and enthusiastic crowd gathered in Brooklyn Heights on Saturday for the ribbon cutting of Brooklyn Poets, a new poetry salon and workshop space at 144 Montague St.
Visitors sipped Prosecco, browsed books, took in a workshop and nibbled on snacks from Lassen & Hennigs. Roughly 40 poets gave readings into the night, including special guests like MacArthur “genius grant” recipient Edward Hirsch; former Brooklyn Poet Laureate D. Nurkse; and current Brooklyn Poet Laureate Tina Chang.
‘Standing-room-only’